The weather is getting better and Denver has some great events to get you out. Kick off your weekend at a Ski/Snowboard Wax & Tune Night and end it by celebrating March in Runnin’ of the Green! Whatever you plan on doing this weekend, make sure and take a look at this roundup of events in Denver.
Thursday, March 8
Ski/Snowboard Wax & Tune Night
When: March 8, 4 – 9 p.m.
Where: Prost Brewing Company, 2540 19th St., Denver
Cost: $20 at the door
The Lowdown: Prost Brewing Company holds a Ski/Snowboard Wax & Tune Night. You can get a tune and wax from Rocky Mtn Ski Tunes for only $20. As your equipment gets ready for you, you can sip on a brew in the taproom.
Blow Up!
When: March 8, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Syntax Physic Opera, 554 S Broadway, Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: The UCD Photography Club presents Blow Up!, a film screening in the basement of Syntax Physic Opera. The film features a story set in 1960’s London of a photographer who discovers a dead body in his negative darkroom by accident. The film is directed by Antonioni. All ages are allowed at this screening.
Music Video Bingo
When: March 8 – 9, 9 p.m.
Where: Bowman’s Vinyl and Lounge, 1312 S Broadway, Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Test your bingo abilities at Music Video Bingo. Bowman’s Vinyl and Lounge hosts four rounds of music video bingo, in which you can win prizes. You can also try drink specials to sip on while you get that bingo.
Make Your Mark
When: March 8, 7 – 10 p.m.
Where: McNichols Building, 144 W Colfax Ave., Denver
Cost: $20 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Connect with Denver’s best female business owners and sip on whiskey cocktails from Maker’s Mark at Make Your Mark. You can listen to these lady bosses, laugh at some great comedy and celebrate the awesome ladies who have made their mark on Denver. A portion of the proceeds goes to The Women’s Foundation of Colorado.
Zuni Street One Year Anniversary Party
When: March 8 – 10, 6 – 11 p.m.
Where: Zuni Street Brewing Company, 2355 W 29th Ave., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Zuni Street Brewing Company celebrates turning a year old with a Zuni Street One Year Anniversary Party. The party features a weekend of specialty beer releases, some of Denver’s favorite food trucks to grab some grub and live music.
Friday, March 9
King Lear
When: March 9 – 24, 7:30 – 10 p.m.
Where: The Bakery, 2132 Market St., Denver
Cost: $15 get tickets here
The Lowdown: The Bakery welcomes King Lear, one of Shakespeare’s famous plays. The play follows King Lear — a monarch with a misunderstanding of where his children’s allegiance stands — as he tries dividing his kingdom between three daughters. He battles rejection and chaos as he is discarded by his daughters and loses everything.
Monty Python and The Holy Grail
When: March 9, 8:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Where: Alamo Drafthouse Denver, 7301 S Santa Fe Dr., Littleton
Cost: $8 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Head over to Littleton for the cult classic Monty Python and The Holy Grail. The Alamo Drafthouse Denver presents a viewing of the hilarious film and a chance to meet author Charlie Lovett. You can watch the film and then move to the Tattered Cover Aspen Grove to meet Lovett and get a look into his new book ” The Lost Book of the Grail.”
Lucky Charm 1M/5k/10k
When: March 9 – 10, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: City Park, 3001 E 17th Ave., Denver
Cost: $30-$100 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Run for some sweet cereal at a Lucky Charm 1M/5k/10k. You can race in one of the distances or all three of them on a timed and measured course. The race is bare bones — you don’t get a medal or a shirt at the end, but you do get a bowl of Lucky Charms cereal when you finish.
Rocky Mountain Horse Expo
When: March 9 – 11, 8 a.m.
Where: National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver
Cost: $12-$120 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Stop by the National Western Complex for the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo. The expo features all things horses, with horse competitions, a trade show and more. You can even buy yourself some horsey art while you explore the expo.
That’s What She Said LIVE
When: March 9, 7 – 9 p.m.
Where: Turnhalle Ballroom At The Tivoli, 900 Auraria Pkwy., Denver
Cost: Free Register here
The Lowdown: Hear stories about women from all walks of life at That’s What She Said LIVE. Men will read the experiences of women out loud and give a perspective that you may have never heard. You can sip on cocktails and get involved in a silent auction to benefit the Women of Auraria Scholarship.
Jim Jefferies
When: March 9, 8 – 11:59 p.m.
Where: Bellco Theatre, 700 14th St., Denver
Cost: $49.50 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Jim Jefferies stops in Denver to give you some laughs. The hilarious Australian comedian performs live for a night of laughs and shocks as he doesn’t shy away from tough topics.
Abstract Curiosity
When: March 9, 7 – 11 p.m.
Where: Spectra Art Space, 1836 S Broadway, Denver
Cost: Free RVSP here
The Lowdown: Spectra Art Space hosts a closing reception of the exhibition Abstract Curiosity. The exhibition features work from Charles “CLS” Schriver. Schriver is best known for street art installations using found wood to create abstract works.
Saturday, March 10
Dear Black Girls, We Love You!
When: March 10, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Where: Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, 2401 Welton St., Denver
Cost: $15 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Celebrate Black women and girls at Dear Black Girls, We Love You! The event features a brunch helping sisterhood and motherhood with inspirational conversations, motivational presentations and more. Bring your daughters and mothers to lift them up and honor them.
Cool Beans Beer & Coffee Festival
When: March 10, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Ratio Beerworks, 2920 Larimer St., Denver
Cost: $32.79 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Ratio Beerworks and Novo Coffee join together to create the Cool Beans Beer & Coffee Festival. You can try some amazing brews, coffee and beer alike. The event features seven types of coffee-flavored beer and coffee from some of Denver’s best shops. You can also dig into some great breakfast food to boot.
READ: There’s a Coffee and Beer Festival This Weekend
Day of Dorks
When: March 10, 12 – 4 p.m.
Where: Wynkoop Brewing Company, 1634 18th St., Denver
Cost: $25-$30 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Wynkoop Brewing Company hosts Day of Dorks. Get your nerdiest/dorkiest gear on and try some awesome beers from over 30 breweries this Saturday. Bring donations and school supplies to benefit local schools. Ticket price includes Day of Dorks glass with unlimited pours and delicious snacks to go along with them.
Dragondeer LP Release
When: March 10, 8 p.m.
Where: The Bluebird Theater, 3317 E Colfax Ave., Denver
Cost: $14 get tickets here
The Lowdown: The Bluebird Theater presents a Dragondeer LP Release. Dragondeer releases its new record If You Got The Blues at this party. Eldren and The Dendrites will also perform during the night. Get prepared for a great night of music.
READ: Denver’s Dragondeer Recounts the Curious Recording Session for their Latest Album
March HAHO Market
When: March 10, 12 – 5 p.m.
Where: FORGE, 970 Yuma St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: The March HAHO Market is here. More than 20 makers feature their art, gifts and more. You can grab food from food trucks, listen to music and explore the market to find the best goods that Denver has to offer.
Eighth Annual Seed Swap
When: March 10, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where: The GrowHaus, 4751 York St., Denver
Cost: $12-$15 get tickets here
The Lowdown: If you love plants and gardening then you need to head over to the 8th Annual Seed Swap. You can learn more about gardening at workshops, get fresh food from vendors and more. Most importantly you can find new seeds to add to your collections.
Music and Fashion Night
When: March 10, 1-11 p.m.
Where: Fiction Beer Company, 7101 E Colfax Ave., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Fiction Beer Company kicks off March with a Music and Fashion Night. All month long, Fiction is rocking an ’80s theme. You can show up in your best ’80s fashion to get a BOGO beer promo and listen to ’80s hits all night long.
Erykah Badu & D’Angelo Tribute
When: March 10, 8 – 11:55 p.m.
Where: Syntax Physic Opera, 554 S Broadway, Denver
Cost: $10 at the door
The Lowdown: Move and groove at an Erykah Badu & D’Angelo Tribute. Kowan Turner, Devon Parker and more perform sick tributes to rhythm and blues classics. Boogie Mammoth will also open the night with some original funky tunes.
Two Year Anniversary Party
When: March 10, 11 a.m.-11:59 p.m.
Where: New Image Brewing Company, 5622 Yukon St., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Help New Image Brewing Company celebrate at a Two Year Anniversary Party. The party features a release of three special beers, live music and more. The three beers are One More Time, Galaxy Double Dry Hopped East Coast Transplant and Two.
A Wrinkle in Time
When: March 10, 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: Alamo Drafthouse Denver, 4255 W Colfax Ave., Denver
Cost: $12.50 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Alamo Drafthouse Denver presents a screening of A Wrinkle in Time. The film features a story of a girl who has to find her father who has been trapped in space and defeat “The Dark Thing” before it takes over the universe. The film was adapted from the book series created by Madeline L’Engle.
Sunday, March 11
Fattitude
When: March 11, 5 – 7 p.m.
Where: Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E Colfax Ave., Denver
Cost: $30 get tickets here
The Lowdown: For one night you can watch a special screening of Fattitude. The film takes a look at how society’s perspective of fat-shaming results in a cultural bias and creates civil rights problems for those who are the not “ideal” size. The film was created by Lindsey Averill and Viridiana Lieberman.
March Bluegrass Brunch
When: March 11, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Station 26 Brewing Company, 7045 E 38th Ave., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Stop by Station 26 this Sunday and try some fabulous breakfast with some amazing bluegrass music at the March Bluegrass Brunch. The event features the Order 26 Food Truck and live music from Canyon Collected starting the party off. Make your reservations today.
Art on Tap!
When: March 11, 2 – 6 p.m.
Where: Rackhouse Pub, 2875 Blake St., Denver
Cost: $7-$35 get tickets here
The Lowdown: Rackhouse Pub pulls out the stops this weekend with Art on Tap! You can sip on a beer while getting to create amazing art. The highest ticket price gets you a six-foot wall to paint a mural on with beer available for purchase. Lesser priced tickets provide access to canvas sessions and a “color bar.” The murals will be on view for three months. You do not want to miss a chance at painting your own mural.
Netflix & Chill
When: March 11, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: McNichols Building, 144 W Colfax Ave., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Warm Cookies of the Revolution hosts Netflix & Chill with strangers. Sit back and relax to watch If A Tree Falls. Popcorn, candy and drinks are provided to snack on, so all you need to bring is yourself and maybe a comfy pillow.
Polar Plunge
When: March 11, 10 – 11 a.m.
Where: Elitch Gardens, 2000 Elitch Cir., Denver
Cost: Free admission
The Lowdown: Watch as former Miss USA Shawnae Jebbia dives into ice cold water at Polar Plunge. The event benefits Some 1 Like You and raises funds for the Special Olympics. You can donate here.
Runnin’ of the Green!
When: March 11, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: 17th St. and Wazee St. in front of Union Station, Denver
Cost: $45 register here
The Lowdown: Start your Saint Patrick’s Day early at the Runnin’ of the Green! The 7k race brings in Spring with the run and an after-race party with live music, Irish food and more. The race benefits Volunteers of America – Colorado Branch.
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Mark Your Calendars
Body Mind Spirit Celebration
When: March 16 – 18, 1 – 9 p.m.
Where: The Denver Mart, 451 E 58th Ave., Denver
Cost: $7 at the door
Colorado Vibes Art, Music, Fashion Showcase
When: March 16, 7 – 11 p.m.
Where: Spectra Art Space, 1836 S Broadway, Denver
Cost: Free register here
Denver Fashion Week
When: March 18 – 25, 3 p.m.
Where: Various Locations
Cost: $20-$350 tickets available here
Denver Home Show
When: March 23 – 25, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Where: National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver
Cost: $9 tickets available here